Reality TV star Ryan Edwards and his wife, Amanda Conner, have been subjected to a torrent of online criticism after a seemingly innocent family video took a disturbing turn. The clip, intended to capture their ten-month-old daughter Presley's first steps, instead sparked outrage when viewers noticed the infant was holding and chewing on what appeared to be a vape device.
Viral Video Sparks Fury Over Child Safety
Amanda Conner originally posted the footage to Facebook earlier this week to share the milestone moment of Presley learning to walk. However, the focus swiftly shifted from the toddler's steps to the object in her hand. Social media users were quick to spot and identify the item as a vape or vape battery, with the video clearly showing the baby putting it in her mouth.
The reaction in the comment section was immediate and severe. Followers and critics alike flooded the post with accusations of negligence and poor parenting. Many branded the situation as 'dangerous' and 'gross,' expressing horror that such an item was within the child's reach.
A Pattern of Controversial Behaviour
This is not the first time the couple's parenting choices have drawn fire. In June of last year, Conner faced similar backlash after sharing a TikTok video that showed Edwards vaping in bed next to their infant daughter. At the time, one outraged fan commented, 'Imagine thinking it's okay to vape next to a baby.'
The controversy deepened in September when Conner posted another video of herself pretending to shoot Presley while mouthing lyrics to a Cardi B song. These incidents have painted a recurring picture of behaviour that many of their followers find deeply concerning.
History and Legal Troubles
Ryan Edwards, a former star of MTV's Teen Mom, has a well-documented history of legal issues. He and Conner first met in rehab in the summer of 2023. Their relationship progressed quickly; they announced their engagement in January 2025, welcomed Presley the following month, and married in September 2025.
Presley is Edwards' fourth child and Conner's second. Edwards shares a 17-year-old son, Bentley, with ex Maci Bookout McKinney, and two other children—11-year-old Jagger and six-year-old Stella—with ex-wife MacKenzie Standifer. Conner has an older son from a prior relationship.
Edwards' legal troubles include an arrest in March 2017 for possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His probation from a DUI and possession case was revoked in 2023, leading to jail time and stints in halfway houses for rehabilitation. In January 2024, he was jailed again after further probation violations.
The latest online storm serves as another chapter in the couple's turbulent public life, raising serious questions about child welfare and the responsibilities of parenting in the public eye. The incident has ignited a broader conversation about the dangers of vaping products and the imperative to keep them securely away from young children.
